Waverly: Demographics & People
Waverly's population stands at 315 people, in 123 households. Population grew 1.0% from 312 (2022) to 315 (2024). Median age 54.8 years. (20.8y older than Lee County; 15.5y older than Alabama). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 95% White (non-Hispanic). 85% of households are family-led. County is losing 293 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Alabama avg 2.5).
- 15% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Alabama 39%).
- 102 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Alabama 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.0% from 312 (2022) to 315 (2024) — about 1.6× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~318 (extrapolated at 0.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 322.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| County Population | 34,772 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 96.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 312 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 315 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 315 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Population Estimate | 322 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 54.8y is 15.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 54.8 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 315 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 65 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 22.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 134 |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 94 |
| Population under 18 | 65 |
| Median age | 54.8 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 315 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 291 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 14.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 94.9% (vs Alabama 57.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (5)
Sources: Census ACS 2022 B04006+B03001+B02001
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 166 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 149 |
| Share born in this state | 52.7% |
| Share born in another state | 47.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 47.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 508 |
Households & Family Composition
123 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 85% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 106 families, 17% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 106 |
| Married couples with children | 18 |
| Average household size | 2.28 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 2.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,212 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 458 |
| Family households | 105 households (vs Alabama 7,066) |
| Households that are families | 85.4% (vs Alabama 61.2%) |
| Total households | 123 households (vs Alabama 10,925) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 1.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 293 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 1.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 26,527 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 26,820 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -293 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 38 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 15.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | AL-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 01017 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 01 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 017 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County | Chambers |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 29.8 per 1,000 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.80 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 35.50 |
| County Cdc Mortality · Fips | 01017 |
| County Cdc Mortality · County | Chambers County |
| County Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| County Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,183 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 01017 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · County | Chambers County |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 39.4% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 33.2% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.0% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 33,254 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 7.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 12 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 315, stable, retirement community, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 315 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Town Summary · County | Chambers County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade